How do I connect and register my phone, computer or entertainment devices to the northwood WiFi or dorm network ethernet port?

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Select one of the three options below to begin:

I'm a Northwood student or staff member, how do I access the Internet?

How do I connect and register my Computer/Tablet/Cell Phone to WiFi?

Disable MAC randomization/private addresses on your device
Connect your device to the northwood WiFi
Open a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.)
- If not automatically redirected, visit https://wifi.northwood.edu
Choose the Students, Faculty, and Staff - Register a Computer, Tablet, Cell Phone button
Enter your Northwood username and password
Click Register My Device
- Wait for the countdown to complete
Close the web browser
Try to visit a web page again; it should now load

How do I connect and register my Gaming Console/Smart TV/Entertainment Device to WiFi?

Connect your gaming console/smart tv/entertainment device to the northwood WiFi
- Google Home, Nest, and Chromecast devices are not compatible with WPA-2 Enterprise networks, like the Northwood WiFi, and therefore not supported
For Game Console (Xbox/PS/Nintendo) the registration process is now automatic. Kindly refrain from disconnecting your gaming console or registering it; it will automatically gain Internet access within 5-10 minutes.
For TV's and other Smart Home Devices such as Roku, Amazon products etc:
1. Connect your smart tv/entertainment device to the northwood WiFi
2. Go to a previously registered computer or mobile device
3. Open a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.)
4. Go to https://wifi.northwood.edu
5. Select the Register a Smart Home Device or TV button
6. Enter your Northwood username, password, and the wireless MAC Address of the device
  - If you're utilizing an Ethernet port for connection, please enter the physical MAC Address of the device instead
7. Choose the device type from the dropdown
8. Click Register
9. Your device will connect to the northwood WiFi after 5 minutes

How do I connect my device to the wired network via an Ethernet cable?

Dubois and Miner Residence Halls

Connect your device to one of the two green-labeled ports below the wireless access point on your dorm wall (ignore the blue and red ports as those are NOT active)
- If it's a computer, smart TV, or entertainment device, you'll need to register it after plugging it into a green active port by using the How do I connect and register my Gaming Console/Smart TV/Entertainment Device to WiFi instructions above
- For gaming consoles, the registration process is automatic. Kindly refrain from disconnecting your gaming console; it will automatically gain internet access within 5-10 minutes.

If you encounter any issues, submit a service request

Naegele and North Village Apartments

Connect your device to the one active green-labeled Ethernet port in your dorm
- If it's a computer, smart TV, or entertainment device, you'll need to register it after plugging it into a green active port by using the How do I connect and register my Gaming Console/Smart TV/Entertainment Device to WiFi instructions above
- For gaming consoles, the registration process is automatic. Kindly refrain from disconnecting your gaming console; it will automatically gain internet access within 5-10 minutes.

If you encounter any issues, submit a service request

I'm an on-campus guest, how do I access the WiFi for 48 hours?

All visitors to Northwood University have access to the northwood wireless network. Self-Registration for WiFi access is required and has been verified to work with all major web browsers—if you have problems registering your device, please try a different web browser (i.e. Edge, Safari, Chrome, Firefox). Guest access is for 60 hours—for longer stays, users must self-register after the initial session expires.

Disable MAC randomization/private addresses on your device
Connect your device to the northwood WiFi
Open a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.)
- If not automatically redirected, visit https://wifi.northwood.edu
Choose the Guests - Register a device for 60 hours of access button
Check that you agree to the AUP and choose Agree
Your device will register and complete
- Wait for the countdown to complete
Close the web browser
Try to visit a web page again; it should now load

NOTE: As most other public WiFi services, northwood is not an encrypted network. Use https or other secure applications if you need to send personal or confidential data.

I am a guest staying in the NADA hotel, how do I access the hotel's WiFi?

All NADA Hotel guests have access to the NADAguests wireless network. This service has been verified to work with all major web browsers—if you have problems registering your device, please try a different web browser (i.e. Edge, Safari, Chrome, Firefox).

Disable MAC randomization/private addresses on your device
Connect your device to the NADAguests WiFi
Your device should prompt you for the hotel password which you can request from the NADA Front Desk at 989.837.4284

NOTE: As most other public WiFi services, NADAguests is not an encrypted network. Use https or other secure applications if you need to send personal or confidential data.

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